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As the USC campus begins the spring semester, USC President C. L. Max Nikias and Mrs. Niki C. Nikias welcome students joining the Trojan Family during a formal convocation ceremony and a post-ceremony reception. Many of the new spring students are transfer students who elect to complete their studies at the University of Southern California….Continue Reading New students inducted for spring 2014

Every year on Thanksgiving, USC President C. L. Max Nikias and Mrs. Niki C. Nikias open their home to students to share Thanksgiving dinner at the official presidential residence. In what the Nikiases have established as an ongoing Trojan Family tradition, students who are too far from families to make it home for the holiday…Continue Reading Trojan Family Thanksgiving

For Niki C. Nikias, the young men and women of USC are never far from mind, even when she’s attending to her off-campus activities like holiday baking. While preparing baklava, a traditional Greek baked dessert, she decided to share the holiday bounty with the young students guarding Tommy Trojan from vandals. In preparation for this…Continue Reading A special visit for Trojan Knights from Mrs. Nikias

President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush addressed USC guests, students, faculty and Widney Society members in a packed Bovard Auditorium on Nov. 19. USC was honored to host the 43rd President and former First Lady through the President’s Distinguished Lecture series. Sponsored by the University of Southern California’s President’s Distinguished Lecture series,…Continue Reading Presidential visit to USC

USC and Pacific Asia Museum of Pasadena, Calif., one of the few U.S. museums dedicated to the arts and culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands, announced an affiliation today. The alliance between the museum and the university presents a wealth of collaborative opportunities for both institutions. The new partnership will preserve the museum’s 1924…Continue Reading USC Pacific Asia Museum announced, newest partner in the arts

USC President C. L. Max Nikias delivered a special guest to motivate the USC Trojan football team on the eve of their homecoming game against Stanford—music industry legend and philanthropist Dr. Dre (Andre Young.) In this photo: President Nikias, Interim Head Coach Ed Orgeron, and Dr. Dre….Continue Reading Homecoming eve, with a special guest

The L.A. Economic Development Corporation honored USC with the 2013 “Eddy” Award for its contributions as a leading research organization, its role as the largest private employer in Los Angeles, and its recent successful bid for approval of the USC Village redevelopment — the largest economic development project to be proposed in South Los Angeles….Continue Reading USC honored as engine of development for Los Angeles

During an evening of celebration, the Trojan Family thanked members of its most generous philanthropic group, The Widney Society, for their unwavering dedication to building the future of the University of Southern California. USC President C. L. Max Nikias emphasized the enormous strides the University has made throughout its history, from its inception in 1880,…Continue Reading Campaign marks $3 billion milestone at Widney Society Celebration